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(Re)filling the future
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 31/03/2018
» Single-use plastics are causing unforeseen damage to the planet. They're polluting our waterways which poisons our soil; they're being ingested by marine life which we consume; they contaminate the air when burnt; and as of now, there is no place on Earth that hasn't been polluted by plastic.
Southeast Asian masters in the spotlight
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 17/01/2018
» To any regular art enthusiast, the mention of 19th century artists brings to mind European (especially French) masters like Claude Monet, Edouard Manet, Auguste Renoir and Edgar Degas. Asian artists rarely get any mention or recognition -- and unless you're Indonesian or Filipino, the names Raden Saleh Sjarif Boestaman (1811-1880) and Juan Luna y Novicio (1857-1899) would probably mean nothing to you.
What's trending and happening this week.
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 04/11/2017
» 1 Vive La France! From this month forward, citizens of Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, India and Russia won't have to wait 10 days for their visa delivery time. The French government has now significantly reduced visa delivery times to merely 48 hours in order to try to increase the number of foreign tourists following a dramatic dip due to the wave of terrorist attacks in 2016. This year, the country is targeting 89 million tourists from 83 million last year, and plans to bring in 100 million tourists in 2020.
A region in flux
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 17/04/2017
» What do four contemporary artists from three other Southeast Asian countries have that could resonate in a country like Thailand?
Cleaning up the ocean, one bag at a time
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 20/03/2017
» Nowadays, with more awareness of climate change and sustainability than ever, one would expect that humans are becoming more mindful in how they live their daily lives. Nothing, however, could be further from the truth.
A guide for art lovers in the Lion City
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 27/01/2017
» To those with plans to travel to Singapore in upcoming weeks, make sure to take a breather from all the shopping and indulge yourself in a dose of art and culture at Singapore Biennale 2016.
Exporting a modified version of Thainess
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 22/09/2016
» 'Epic" would be an understatement to describe the turnout at the Maison&Objet trade fair that took place in Paris earlier this month. Considered one of the most important lifestyle and interior design fairs in the industry, the eight gigantic halls of Parc Des Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte were overflowing with amazing design and decor, while buzzing with designers, artists and design addicts from all over the world.
A monsoon of music hits the Philippines
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 06/07/2016
» Last year the Philippines capital saw some of the biggest names in hip hop, like Naughty by Nature and the Black Eyed Peas' Apl.de.ap, taking centre stage before tens of thousands at MTV Music Evolution Hip Hop 2015.